Semester Reflection (Week 14-16)

From the literature we have studied this semester I learned how to use a text of information and be able to write a tea paragraph, meaning to tell explain and analyze. This method was very helpful because I was able to write an essay effectively since I was able to use a different way of writing. Other than that I learned much about Women’s Rights and why it was so difficult for them to vote. In 1920 the 19th amendment stated “ The right of the citizens in the United States to vote shall not be abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. Before this law had passed women had to go to through the constant reminder of knowing that they were not  being treated fairly by the government because of their gender. This angered many women, especially Susan B. Anthony who was a feminist and also president of the national Woman Suffrage. I also learned about Martin Luther king Jr and the moral aspect of his work. Also, how he wanted to push towards change and progress without the use of violence. it was very difficult at the time to not use violence because many African-Americans were angered with the government because they passed laws that segregated them and also with society because many of them took part in it. This relates to the 1896 Supreme Court Decision in Plessy v. Ferguson when schools were being segregated. It was said that school would remain separate but still equal. This court decision was just a cover up so that African Americans would still remain segregated from society. I also learned about the 13th amendment and the 14th amendment. The 13th amendment states, “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for a crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction”. This explains show the US finally made it illegal to have African-Americans as slaves. the 14th amendment, “nor shall any State deprive any person, life liberty or property. This explains how a citizens rights can not be taken away. All in all this semester I learned quite a lot about history involving people’s rights.